What's Happening

Events

• Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Conference
  May 19-21, 2009
  Baltimore, MD
  
  The annual CYFAR Conference will feature keynote speakers, current youth and family research presenters, interactive workshops and computer labs, as well as a Program Showcase demonstrating the most successful CYFAR community programs. Plans are underway for a playground build in Baltimore in addition to in-depth pre-conference sessions on May 18.
  Conference Information
  
  Archive - CYFAR Conference Proceedings 2008
  Read or review handouts, slides and notes from 2008 conference that featured keynote speakers and noted researchers who addressed critical topics that apply to programs for American children and their families.http://www.cyfernet.org/cyfar2008.html

Ongoing Opportunities

Self Study
A web-based self study about CYFAR and University of Missouri Extension community-based programs for at-risk children and their families.
Missouri CYFAR Self-Study

Community Service Projects
Mail Kit
Groups or individual put together simple decorated boxes with writing supplies to benefit children of incarcerated parents and family members.

Carry On Suitcase
Groups or individuals put together suitcases filled with personal care items for women, teens and children who come to battered women's shelters.

Last Revised 17-Dec-08